PETALING JAYA: A police corporal pleaded not guilty in the Gurun magistrates’ court in Kedah today to a charge of dangerous driving resulting in the death of a teenage boy last week.
Azhar Mat Saini, 52, was charged with driving in a dangerous manner and causing the death of a motorcyclist, Nur Iman Danial Roshidi, 16, at a traffic light in Guar Chempedak at 9pm on July 28.
The charge, under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by dangerous driving, provides imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of up to RM50,000 upon conviction.
Magistrate Anis Suraya Ahmad allowed Azhar, who is with the Yan police headquarters, bail of RM6,000 with one surety and set Sept 29 for mention as well as submission of documents.
The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Nik Nurhazirah Tuan Yahya, while Azhar was represented by lawyer S Parameswaran.